Racism Results

Illustration of the University of Michigan School of Public Health

On the Heights: January 2026

January highlights include groundbreaking research on structural racism and environmental health, new Impact Institute and sustainability funding awards, and faculty expertise featured in national media coverage and global health initiatives.

An exterior photo of the University of Michigan School of Public Health in grayscale, with a green streetsign reading

On the Heights: May 2025

Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.

Paul B. Cornely teaching at Howard University

It Happened at Michigan -- An historic public health degree

Paul B. Cornely, a three-time U-M alumnus (BS '98, MD '31, PhD '34) was a pioneer in the fight for equity and civil rights in public health. Throughout his career, he fought for the desegregation of hospitals and equal healthcare opportunities for all.